Modern slavery is the exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain. Believe it or not, it is present in every country in the world. It takes many forms: human trafficking, forced and bonded labour and child slavery, to name a few. With the development of our new modern slavery statement earlier this year, Risen Australia’s legal team discusses the importance of a robust policy in today’s increasingly globalised business environment.
Why is modern slavery compliance so important for businesses today?
Given the nature of globalised supply chains, which include solar panels, no country is immune to corporate slavery. As responsible corporate citizens, we all have a moral and ethical obligation to play our part in eradicating modern slavery practices. Our business partners and customers across the solar power sector are also becoming more aware of and…
Eradicating modern slavery from the solar energy industry
